2015 Big Ten Football Championship vs Iowa

Freshman running back LJ Scott makes the game winning touchdown on Dec. 5, 2015 during the Big Ten championship game against Iowa at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 16-13.

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The Spartans celebrate on Dec. 5, 2015 after the Big Ten championship game against Iowa at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 16-13.

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Senior linebacker Darien Harris kisses the trophy on Dec. 5, 2015 after the Big Ten championship game against Iowa at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 16-13.

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Senior defensive end Shilique Calhoun sacks Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard for a loss of eight yards in the third quarter on Dec. 5, 2015 during the Big Ten championship game against Iowa at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 16-13.

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Defensive back Demetrious Cox picks up a fumbled ball during the second quarter of the game on Dec. 5, 2015 at the Big Ten championship game against Iowa at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Spartans trail the Hawkeyes at the half, 6-3.

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Senior defensive end Shilique Calhoun holds up the Big Ten championship trophy on Dec. 5, 2015 at the Big Ten championship game against Iowa at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes 16-13.

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Head coach Mark Dantonio smiles while giving a speech on Dec. 5, 2015 at the Big Ten championship game against Iowa at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes 16-13.

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Head coach Mark Dantonio holds up the Big Ten championship trophy on Dec. 5, 2015 at the Big Ten championship game against Iowa at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes 16-13.

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Junior tight end Jamal Lyles motions to Spartan fans on Dec. 5, 2015 at the Big Ten championship game against Iowa at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes 16-13.

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Sophomore linebacker Chris Frey looks out at the field on Dec. 5, 2015 at the Big Ten championship game against Iowa at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes 16-13.

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Senior linebacker Darien Harris kisses the trophy on Dec. 5, 2015 after the Big Ten championship game against Iowa at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 16-13.

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Senior quarterback Connor Cook high fives fans on Dec. 5, 2015 after the Big Ten championship game against Iowa at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 16-13.

Senior linebacker Darien Harris gets emotional on Dec. 5, 2015 after the Big Ten championship game against Iowa at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 16-13.

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Junior wide receiver R.J. Shelton, right, celebrates with his team on Dec. 5, 2015 after the Big Ten championship game against Iowa at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 16-13.

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The Spartan football team and Spartan fans celebrate on Dec. 5, 2015 after the Big Ten championship game against Iowa at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes 16-13.

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Head coach Mark Dantonio is presented with the trophy on Dec. 5, 2015 after the Big Ten championship game against Iowa at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 16-13.

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Head coach Mark Dantonio makes his way to the trophy stage on Dec. 5, 2015 after the Big Ten championship game against Iowa at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 16-13.

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From left to right, junior wide receiver R.J. Shelton, junior cornerback Jermaine Edmondson and senior defensive end Shilique Calhoun celebrate on Dec. 5, 2015 after the Big Ten championship game against Iowa at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 16-13.

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Head coach Mark Dantonio and the MSU football coaching staff watches a play during the third quarter on Dec. 5, 2015 at the Big Ten championship game against Iowa at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes 16-13.

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Freshman running back LJ Scott runs the ball during the third quarter on Dec. 5, 2015 at the Big Ten championship game against Iowa at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes 16-13.

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Junior defensive back Demetrious Cox, 7, celebrates after recovering a Hawkeye fumble during the second quarter on Dec. 5, 2015 during the Big Ten championship game against Iowa at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Spartans trail the Hawkeyes, 6-3, at the half.

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Senior cornerback Arjen Colquhoun looks to junior cornerback Darian Hicks after breaking up a Hawkeye pass in their end zone on Dec. 5, 2015 during the Big Ten championship game against Iowa at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Spartans trail the Hawkeyes, 6-3, at the half.

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Junior cornerback Darian Hicks, 2, junior defensive back Demetrious Cox, 7, and sophomore linebacker Chris Frey tackle Iowa tight end George Kittle on Dec. 5, 2015 during the Big Ten championship game against Iowa at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Spartans trail the Hawkeyes, 6-3, at the half.

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Senior wide receiver Aaron Burbridge runs the ball down the field in the third quarter on Dec. 5, 2015 during the Big Ten championship game against Iowa at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 16-13.

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Senior quarterback Connor Cook hands off the ball to redshirt freshman running back Madre London in the third quarter on Dec. 5, 2015 during the Big Ten championship game against Iowa at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 16-13.

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Senior tight end Paul Lang runs the ball in the third quarter on Dec. 5, 2015 during the Big Ten championship game against Iowa at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 16-13.

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Head coach Mark Dantonio yells at a ref in the third quarter on Dec. 5, 2015 during the Big Ten championship game against Iowa at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 16-13.

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Junior kicker Michael Geiger, 4, celebrates with senior long snapper Taybor Pepper after kicking a field goal in the third quarter on Dec. 5, 2015 during the Big Ten championship game against Iowa at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 16-13.

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Co-Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers coach Mike Tressel talks to the team in the third quarter on Dec. 5, 2015 during the Big Ten championship game against Iowa at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 16-13.

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Head coach Mark Dantonio talks into his headset in the fourth quarter on Dec. 5, 2015 during the Big Ten championship game against Iowa at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 16-13.

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Senior defensive end Shilique Calhoun motions after a tackle in the third quarter on Dec. 5, 2015 during the Big Ten championship game against Iowa at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 16-13.

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From left to right, senior center Jack Allen, quarterbacks/recruiting coordinator Brad Salem and senior quarterback Connor Cook wait for a decision on the reviewing of freshman running back LJ Scott's game winning touchdown in the fourth quarter on Dec. 5, 2015 during the Big Ten championship game against Iowa at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 16-13.

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The Spartans take the field on Dec. 5, 2015 prior to the Big Ten championship game against Iowa at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 16-13.

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The Spartans take to the field on Dec. 5, 2015 before the Big Ten championship game against Iowa at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Spartans trail the Hawkeyes, 6-3, at the half.

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MSU basketball head coach Tom Izzo speaks with football co-offensive coordinator Jim Bollman on Dec. 5, 2015 at the Big Ten championship game against Iowa at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Spartans trail the Hawkeyes at the half, 6-3.

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Redshirt freshman Jalen Watts-Jackson, center, sits on the bench with freshman safety Khari Willis on Dec. 5, 2015 at the Big Ten championship game against Iowa at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Watts-Jackson scored the winning touchdown against Michigan and is unable to play for the rest of the season due to a hip injury.

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Members of the Spartan Marching Band wait on the sidelines on Dec. 5, 2015 before the Big Ten championship game against Iowa at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 16-13.

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Members of the Spartan Marching Band cheer on Dec. 5, 2015 before the Big Ten championship game against Iowa at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 16-13.

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Senior linebacker Darien Harris, 45, and sophomore safety Montae Nicholson, 9, motion that the intended pass was incomplete to Iowa wide receiver Jerminic Smith during the first quarter on Dec. 5, 2015 at the Big Ten championship game against Iowa at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 16-13.

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Junior tight end Josiah Price fights past Iowa linebacker Justin Jinning during the fourth quarter on Dec. 5, 2015 at the Big Ten championship game against Iowa at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes 16-13.